Autodesk Education Plan: Free Professional Software for Students

Free Autodesk software for students

Eligible students can get a free, renewable one-year Autodesk Education plan with access to professional design, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media software. The student plan provides one named-user seat and can be renewed annually while eligibility continues.

Popular software available

• AutoCAD for 2D drafting and 3D design
• Fusion for CAD, CAM, electronics, simulation, and manufacturing workflows
• Revit for building information modeling and architectural design
• Inventor for mechanical design, documentation, and simulation
• 3ds Max for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering
• Maya for animation, visual effects, and 3D production
• Tinkercad for beginner-friendly 3D design and electronics projects
• Additional Autodesk products available through the Education Community

What the plan includes

• One named-user student seat
• One year of access at no cost
• Annual renewal while you remain eligible
• The same core features and functionality available in paid subscriptions
• Current versions plus up to three prior versions where available
• Product downloads and account access through Autodesk Education

How to qualify

• Attend a qualified educational institution
• Create or sign in to an Autodesk account
• Use a school-issued email address when requested
• Confirm student eligibility and provide supporting documents if required
• Complete Autodesk's verification process before downloading products

Important license restrictions

• Education-plan software is for learning, training, teaching, and noncommercial research
• It cannot be used for commercial, professional, or other for-profit work
• Product availability, system requirements, and supported languages vary
• Access must be renewed each year, and continued eligibility may be verified again